Trainee Nurse Team Leader - Multi Speciality Same Day Emergency Care

Job overview

Alan Cummings Day Surgery Unit is made up of 6 theatres and a 30-bedded ward area, situated within the Princess Royal University Hospital premises in Farnborough.

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 nurse who wants to develop their clinical skills in a day surgery setting has arisen. The successful candidate will be working in a busy and fast-paced environment, caring for patients before and after their surgery in specialties including Gynaecology, Vascular, General Surgery, Breast, Laparoscopic, Dental, Orthopaedics, Urology, Pain, Maxillofacial, Paediatrics, and ENT Surgery.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both perioperative patients and their relatives within King’s College Hospital.
• To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of, or as delegated by, the senior nurse/coordinator of the day.
• To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of practitioners within the department.
• To act as a clinical resource within the department and across the Care Group as necessary.
• To act as a positive role model to junior members of staff.

Main duties of the job

• To assist patients with activities of daily living while encouraging independence, as appropriate.
• To demonstrate, encourage, and assist patients in undertaking therapeutic activities within the parameters of agreed care plans and under the guidance of registered practitioners.
• To monitor and record patients’ clinical observations, escalating appropriately to a registered nurse as required.
• To assist with patient nutritional needs – eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery, and special diets according to the individual patient’s requirements.
• To assist in the maintenance of up-to-date, comprehensive, and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements, both written and digital.
• To assist in the admission and discharge of patients, including any necessary risk assessments.
• To undertake electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and point-of-care testing (e.g., blood sugar, urinalysis).
• After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples (including from fixed central lines and established arterial lines – specialist areas only).
• After appropriate training, to insert, secure, and remove female catheters; empty drainage bags; and accurately measure and record urinary output.
• After appropriate training, to assist in the implementation of advanced wound care (e.g., skin closure using adhesive sutures, wound drainage care).

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• To demonstrate expert knowledge in the daily practice of a day surgery unit.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of patients and their families using the latest evidence-based practice.
• To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of patients on an ongoing basis, coordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, instigate appropriate remedial action, and promptly report changes.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice, and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients, and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained, reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that patients and their families are updated regularly with accurate information, presented in a sensitive way and in terms they understand.
• To ensure that clinical guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with the line manager and practice development staff.
• To ensure that practice is evidence-based and to support and assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To uphold high standards of perioperative care according to existing policies and standards.
• To support the process of continuous quality improvement by assisting in audits to formally evaluate standards of care and aid in implementing changes based on findings.
• To organise patient transfers both within and outside the department, escorting ill patients as requested.
• To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing/local perioperative strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active UK NMC registration at time of starting appointment
• Awareness and understanding of current acute health issues

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable criteria

• Clinical expertise relevant to the area

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)

IMPORTANT

• Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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